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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.44, 13,860.80 and 3,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.44, 13,860.80 and 3,001.66 is: 4,502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.44 : 13,860.80 = 3,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.44/13,860.80 = 3,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.44x = 13,860.80 × 3,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.44x = 41,605,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605,362.08/9,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.04

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